NOT LISTED FOR SALE

979 Kennett Way West Chester, PA 19380

Estimated Value: $466,000 - $497,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,328 Sq Ft
$360/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2019

Last sale price $276,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,137/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Senior Living
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of August 2019

Premier 55+ community located in West Chester, PA. Enjoy the privacy in this well maintained 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom DONEGAL model END unit on a private, scenic wooded lot at the end of the cul-de-sac. The home has newer premium PERGO XP laminate flooring and bathrooms are ceramic tile. The spacious Living Room has double and single windows with a wood burning fireplace and a sliding glass door to the Patio with storage shed. The Dining room has a triple window. A lot of natural light in this home. Eat-in Kitchen with new range & microwave and newer refrigerator; newer granite counters, sink and faucet, solid wood cabinets. Main bedroom walk-in closet, triple window and window seat. The adjoining bathroom has a walk-in shower with tile surround, tile floor, newer granite counter top and faucet, linen closet. Second bedroom has a triple window, window seat, and closet. Hall bathroom features a vanity, tub/shower combination, tile, surround and floors, newer granite counter top and faucet. New faucet/fixtures in tub area. A spacious walk-up Attic with extra insulation and an Attic fan. Freshly painted. One car detached garage with a short, level walk to the front door. Enjoy the peace of mind of a gated community with 24 hour on site security, comprehensive landscaping services, community pool and snow shoveling to your front door, tennis, swimming, numerous clubs, and socializing. At settlement, Buyer pays a one-time fee capital fee to the Village HOA of $2,000 and one-time capital fee to Hershey Mill Association of $2,216.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Barth

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 06/15/2019

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Janice Brown

Compass RE

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1,328 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,328 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Henderson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0180
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-01R-0180

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, fiber optics available, lawn care front, lawn care rear, lawn care side, lawn maintenance, security gate, sewer, snow removal, trash, water
  • $2,000 Other One-Time Fees
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Hersheys Mill Association
  • Hersheys Mill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center
  • Community Library

Recreation

  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,694

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,146 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2019-06-15
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Remarks Public: Premier 55+ community located in West Chester, PA. Enjoy the privacy in this well maintained 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom DONEGAL model END unit on a private, scenic wooded lot at the end of the cul-de-sac. The home has newer premium PERGO XP laminate flooring and bathrooms are ceramic tile. The spacious Living Room has double and single windows with a wood burning fireplace and a sliding glass door to the Patio with storage shed. The Dining room has a triple window. A lot of natural light in this home. Eat-in Kitchen with new range & microwave and newer refrigerator; newer granite counters, sink and faucet, solid wood cabinets. Main bedroom walk-in closet, triple window and window seat. The adjoining bathroom has a walk-in shower with tile surround, tile floor, newer granite counter top and faucet, linen closet. Second bedroom has a triple window, window seat, and closet. Hall bathroom features a vanity, tub/shower combination, tile, surround and floors, newer granite counter top and faucet. New faucet/fixtures in tub area. A spacious walk-up Attic with extra insulation and an Attic fan. Freshly painted. One car detached garage with a short, level walk to the front door. Enjoy the peace of mind of a gated community with 24 hour on site security, comprehensive landscaping services, community pool and snow shoveling to your front door, tennis, swimming, numerous clubs, and socializing. At settlement, Buyer pays a one-time fee capital fee to the Village HOA of $2,000 and one-time capital fee to Hershey Mill Association of $2,216.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Star Refrigerator, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Screens, Triple Pane, Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Kitchen
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1328
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1328
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 207.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1328
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 979

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Exterior Lighting
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Private/Community Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1720.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 1720.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Community Center, Gated Community, Golf Course Membership Available, Library, Pool - Outdoor
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Fiber Optics Available, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Lawn Maintenance, Security Gate, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - On-Site
  • HOA Name: HERSHEYS MILL ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 2000.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • High School: HENDERSON
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397342
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HENDERSON

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 52410.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 84940.00
  • Land Use Code: R55
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.03a
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1328.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R2

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Pets: Number Limit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 345003
  • School Tax: 2922.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3694.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-01R-0180
  • Tax Lot: 0180
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1328
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/15/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2019
Closed on
Aug 15, 2019
Sold by
Barth Maureen
Bought by
Sylvester Sharon A
Seller's Agent
Tony Barth
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Janice Brown
Compass RE
List Price
$278,000
Sold Price
$276,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.72%
Current Estimated Value
$477,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$262,200
Outstanding Balance
$232,110
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2016
Closed on
Nov 30, 2016
Sold by
Downey Kathleen M and Estate Of Mary A Downey
Bought by
Barth Maureen
Seller's Agent
John Clarke
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tony Barth
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1989
Bought by
Downey Mary A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sylvester Sharon A $276,000 Cu Settlement Services Llc
Barth Maureen $249,900 None Available
Downey Mary A $143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sylvester Sharon A $262,200
Previous Owner Barth Maureen $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Sold $276,000 -0.7% $208 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2019 06/15/19 For Sale $278,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Price Changed $278,000 +11.2% $209 / Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Sold $249,900 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
09/24/2016 09/24/16 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2016 09/19/16 For Sale $249,900 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,947 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2023 $3,947 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2022 $3,827 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2021 $3,772 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2020 $3,747 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2019 $3,694 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2018 $3,613 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2017 $3,532 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2016 $3,099 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2015 $3,099 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
2014 $3,099 $137,350 $84,940 $52,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT480120

Bright MLS

APN: 53-01R-0180.0000